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by dragon1
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Thoughts on high end bfs?
Replies: 24
Views: 42983

Re: Thoughts on high end bfs?

Fishing and travel go well together. I fish for perch and pike, but my main interest is BFS for trout and light tackle salmon fishing. Swing by and I will show you some waters... Thank you for the offer! It's been more than two decades since I last traveled to Europe and there's a certain "old worl...
by dragon1
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: JIS screw driver set
Replies: 12
Views: 731

Re: JIS screw driver set

Wera 05008710001 Kraftform Plus 350 PH Phillips Screwdriver, Lasertip, PH 1 Head, 3-1/8" Blade Length https://a.co/d/fdAovCr I really haven't had any issues with my Wiha, just need strong pressure on the screw and turn SLOW...that said, this Wera model with the laster cut tip is much better for grip...
by dragon1
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Are Loomis GLX rods far behind now?
Replies: 8
Views: 776

Re: Are Loomis GLX rods far behind now?

Thanks fellas! Van, moved to Tennessee eh!!! So much more water and way way better fishing. Bet you don’t miss the front range rat race… Family all good just so busy. The rods shipped today and I paid about half of retail. If I can don’t like them i should be able to break even selling them at leas...
by dragon1
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: New Zillion Rods
Replies: 45
Views: 4804

Re: New Zillion Rods

Yeppers...SS Alconites on the '24 Zillion v. SS SIC on the Rebellion is a noticeable difference, however the blank upgrade on the Zillion makes it more than a fair compromise, it would be even more attractive at the $300 price point.
by dragon1
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Are Loomis GLX rods far behind now?
Replies: 8
Views: 776

Re: Are Loomis GLX rods far behind now?

Glad to see you back Kurt! I hope that you and your family are well. I don't know if the current GLX has "fallen far" behind, so much as the design/styling and price is a bit more dear than other makes/models out there that are comparable, and priced lower. On the two models you selected, I would th...
by dragon1
Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Who do you fish with the Most ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1262

Re: Who do you fish with the Most ?

My wife is my #1 fishing partner now. When we first started dating years ago this wasn't the case, she did not care to fish after spending her summers at sea on her grandparents commercial fishing boat. Fishing for fun has changed her outlook and she will go with me anytime she can. You are blessed...
by dragon1
Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New pixy
Replies: 24
Views: 1680

Re: New pixy

"Corporatized" rebadging...

Like the Mexican Banditos said on Blazing Saddles..."badges?...we don't need no stinkin' badges!".
by dragon1
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Who do you fish with the Most ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1262

Re: Who do you fish with the Most ?

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:51 pm
99% of the time, its just God and me. Love those quiet times in nature.
Yeppers.
by dragon1
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Morethan PE 1000 uses
Replies: 5
Views: 883

Re: Daiwa Morethan PE 1000 uses

I use my 8.6 XH for all moving power techs, anything from 1/4 oz mag finesse with a Ray's BFS spool, to 1/2 - 1.25 oz topwaters, frogs, and wakes. I love it for swimjigs and paddletails as well, and of course lipless and even chatters and spinnerbaits when I want to move it higher in the water colum...
by dragon1
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: St. Croix Physyx Rods
Replies: 12
Views: 1606

Re: St. Croix Physyx Rods

HobeyBaker wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:47 pm
They lost me when they replaced torzites with cheap guides and acted like nothing happened.
Sounds like corporatism in action...sadly.
by dragon1
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:38 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Steez A II TW gear swap
Replies: 5
Views: 881

Re: Daiwa Steez A II TW gear swap

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:44 am
scorpio75m wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:29 am
Hi... my reel is Steez A II TW 1000XHL Left Gear Ratio: 8.5:1. Can i change the gear to 1000L Left Gear Ratio: 6.3:1?
Yes, the Steez A2 6.3 gear set drops right in.
Haha...yeah, I should have realized that there is a 6.3:1 Steez A II model.
by dragon1
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 18522

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

I'm always confused when people say that a reel isn't holding enough line. I get it with big line and big bait but what is being used for 3/8-1/2oz that you all are able to unspool the entire reel? I feel like I'm doing something wrong because I'm never even close. TEACH ME!!! :lol: I have a Daiwa ...
by dragon1
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Daiwa Steez A II TW gear swap
Replies: 5
Views: 881

Re: Daiwa Steez A II TW gear swap

I think the Steez A HLC 6.3L gears would work.
by dragon1
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Are you using any Chinese manufactured reels?
Replies: 17
Views: 2197

Re: Are you using any Chinese manufactured reels?

I'm still using a made in China Daiwa Caldia 2000-sized spinning reel. Aside from a couple of the design features that I don't like (just personal preferences regarding the non-folding handle and the rotor design), the reel's held up well over the years. Totally different scenario here...Daiwa and ...
by dragon1
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: New Zillion Rods
Replies: 45
Views: 4804

Re: New Zillion Rods

Hmmmm...will the Zillion slot in between the Tatula and Steez?